UNLV vs. California picks, predictions: Who wins Week 2 college football game Saturday?
The California Golden Bears host the UNLV Rebels at California Memorial Stadium in a Week 2 college football game on Saturday.
Which team will win the game?
Check out these picks and predictions for the game, which is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. MST and can be seen on Pac-12 Bay Area.
California is a 12.5-point favorite in the game, according to Tipico Sportsbook.
Pac-12 football Week 2 picks, predictions:
Sports Chat Place: Take California to cover against UNLV
Randy Chambers writes: "The UNLV Rebels did their thing in their season opener and even covered a big number, which is progress for a program where there’s usually little expectations. Now we’ll get a better feel for UNLV on the road against better competition. The Cal Golden Bears have questions that still need answers, especially defensively, but there’s no doubt they’re the more talented team here, and Plummer looked sharp in his first game at quarterback. While UNLV will have scoring chances, I’m not confident it has the horses to hang for 60 minutes. It may get hairy at times, but Cal does just enough to hang on and cover the two touchdowns."
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Sports Gambling Podcast Network: Writers split on outcome of UNLV vs. California game
Two of the site's four writers predict that California will cover against UNLV, while two are taking UNLV with the points against California.
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Picks and Parlays: California 31, UNLV 16
It writes: "Plummer had a disastrous first quarter against UC Davis with no completed passes, an interception and two sacks as Cal had minus-one yard total offense to show for three drives. Cal fared much better in the second quarter as Plummer completed 14 of 16 passes and two touchdowns. Another slow start this week could end with different results. We think the nerves got to new guy and won’t be repeated in Week 2."
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Sports Betting Dime: California 26.9, UNLV 19.3
The site's formula predicts that California will beat UNLV in Saturday's game, but takes the Rebels with the points. It has the total going under.
ESPN: California has a 78.3% chance to win the game vs. UNLV
The site gives UNLV a 21.7% shot to pick up the victory in Berkeley.
Odds Shark: California 27.6, UNLV 19.2
The site predicts that California will win but takes UNLV with the points. It predicts that the total will go under.
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